Ouachita Beekeepers Meeting
The Ouachita Beekeepers Association meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Community Room at the Union Bank in Mena. Persons interested in beekeeping in Polk County are invited to attend. For more information, call 479-394-1201.
Library Offers Ancestry.com
The Polk County Library offers Ancestry.com to patrons who wish to search genealogy and family history records, or to build a family tree. The site also includes message boards, news, research tools, and how-to articles. This is a great electronic resource for family history for anyone interested.
Alcoholics Anonymous
For information on Alcoholics Anonymous, call 479-394-6278 or 479-394-7396. Meeting are held every night of the week.
Celebrate Recovery
Do you want freedom from your hurts, hang-ups, and habits? To learn more about this freedom that creates peace, serenity, joy, and a stronger personal relationship with God and others, Join us at First Baptist Church of Mena, 811 Port Arthur Avenue, every Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. in the youth room. For more information call the church office at 479-394-2541.
Ouachita Cycling Club
Cyclists and Walkers: The Ouachita Cycling Club meets Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. at the Visitor’s Information Center on Earthquake Ridge. Please come join us. Everyone is welcome.
CASA Seeks Volunteers
CASA-court appointed special advocates for children of abuse/neglect are looking for volunteers in Polk County. CASA volunteers are people just like you with a few hours each week to dedicate to helping children who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care due to allegations of abuse or neglect. CASA Volunteers receive 30 hours of training designed to help them interview people important in the life of the child and report their findings to the Judge, allowing him to make the best decision he can in the best interest of the child. If you are interested in volunteering or wish to make a contribution to the CASA of the Ouachita Region, Inc., please call Cynthia Schoeppey at 479-243-9277. You can make a difference in the life of a child. Have a heart…be a CASA volunteer!
A.B.A.T.E. District 6
Arkansas Bikers Aiming Toward Education will hold monthly meetings on the first Sunday of every month at Lime Tree Restaurant in Mena. You don’t have to ride to attend or become a member. Board Meeting at 2:30 p.m. and General Meeting at 3:00 p.m. We are a non-profit organization.
Showroom Music Theatre
The Showroom Music Theatre with Lanny Richmond Band, Lori J and Brauna is open Friday and Saturday nights from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Chevy Hill just North of Judy's Drive In in Waldron. Admission is $6. Family entertainment, bring the kids, 12 and under free. For more info call 479-637-6927.
A+ Labels
Don’t throw out those Tyson Project A+ labels! Those labels can help Polk County Developmental Center provide services for preschoolers with special needs in our area. It’s easy, just look for the Tyson Project A+ label on participating packages of Tyson products and cut it out. So simple but what a difference it can make! You can drop them off at PCDC Resale Store or Jumpstart Preschool or mail them to P.O. Box 926, Mena. If you have any questions call Ann at 479-394-2671.
Women of Prayer
The Polk County Women of Prayer has changed its name to Women of Prayer. Come join us every month at the Lime Tree Restaurant as we pray using the Word of God for Mena, Polk County, Arkansas, the United States, Israel and the rest of the world. Ladies from all church denominations are welcome.
PCDC Recycling
Need to have some paper shredded, how about getting rid of all that junk mail, do you have magazines and newspapers piling up? Everyone has plastic soda/water bottles and milk jugs that accumulate. Did you know that when you bring your recycle items to Polk County Developmental Center you are providing jobs for the developmentally disabled in our area? We recycle #1 & #2 plastic bottles, paper, junk mail, magazines, newspaper, cardboard, ink cartridges, cell phones, and rechargeable batteries. Help the environment, the community, and PCDC by dropping off your recycle at the back of the work center at 205 S. Morrow. If you have any questions about the many services PCDC provides to individuals with disabilities call Ann at 394-2671.
Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County
Rotary Club of Mena/Polk County meets each Thursday at 11:30 at Papa's Mexican Cafe. For more information, please contact Sue Babel at 234-3383 or Charles Pitman at 216-4882.
AVON
Avon representatives (or anyone interested in joining Avon) who want to grow their business meet at La Villa on Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. to eat and go prospecting. Bring books and supplies.
PCDC Fundraiser
Do you need some more storage space? Polk County Developmental Center has a great new fundraiser that will help you with that problem. You just could be the new owner of a brand new 8 ft. x 12 ft. Outback storage building! Come down to the PCDC Resale Store to see this building and pick up your chance to win. Tickets will be on sale at the Resale Store for just $1 each and you can buy as many as you like for an even better chance to win. All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward PCDC facility expansion. PCDC is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to serving the developmentally disabled in our area for almost 40 years. Your support will be greatly appreciated. For more information about this fundraiser or services provided by PCDC call Ann at 394-2671.
Welcome Home Program
St.Agnes Catholic Parish presents weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings. This on-going series is open to anyone interested in learning about the Catholic Church. If you have been away from the Church or are looking for a Church home or just was to learn more about our faith, we welcome you. Meet at St.Agnes Church, 203 8th Street in Mena on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. You are also welcome to join us for Mass: 5:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am Sunday and 6:00 pm Wednesday. For additional information, contact the office at 479-394-1017.
City Baseball/Softball League
A new City League for softball and baseball is currently in the process of forming, selecting a board of directors, and setting rules and regulations for the new league. If you are interested in being involved with this league or have any questions, please contact Lisa Martin at 479-216-8171.
PCDC Recycles
What Kind Of Plastic Can I Recycle? Polk County Developmental Center is taking #1 and #2 plastic bottles for recycle. That is the only plastic we can recycle at this time. No plastic containers, bags, etc. Be sure to check the bottom of your plastic bottle for the triangle with the number 1 or 2 inside. We also accept newspaper, magazines, paper (junk mail etc.), cardboard, aluminum cans, cell phones, ink cartridges, and rechargeable batteries for recycle. Please bring your recycle to PCDC 205 S. Morrow. When you bring your recycle to the Work Center and donations to the PCDC Resale Store you provide jobs for the intellectually disabled in our area. Call Ann at 394-2671 for more information about PCDC’s services.
Ouachita Writers' Guild
Friday, Feb. 10, the Ouachita Writers' Guild meeting has been postponed; the next meeting will be Friday, Feb. 24, from 1 to 3 pm at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street.
Polk County Democratic Meeting
The Polk County Democratic Central Committee and the Democratic Women will meet Monday, February 20, 2012, at Papa's
in Mena, at 6:00 PM. The meeting was rescheduled due to weather.
Art Gallery Memebership Meeting
Monday, February 20, 5:30 pm is the Membership meeting at Mena Art Gallery, 607 Mena Street. You do NOT need to be a member to attend. We will have a short business meeting followed by a presentation on the art of quilting by Sharon Chambers.
Art Day
Tuesday, February 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., is "Art Day" at Mena Art Gallery. Come, bring your current project, and join other artists each working on their individual pieces.
Weaving Demo
Tuesday, February 21, from noon until 3 pm, Bridget Sigler will have a demo of weaving. There will be several looms in various stages so you can try your hand at all the functions required to weave. No fees or materials needed.
American Red Cross Meeting
The American Red Cross is forming a local Disaster Reponse Team in Polk County. If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer, come to an organizational meeting at Dallas Avenue Baptist Church's Family Life Center on Friday, February 17 at 6:00 pm. Bring your favorite food for a pot luck dinner before the meeting. For more information, please call Betty at 479-234-1170.
HCI Holiday Closings
All Healthy Connections, Inc. locations will be closed on Monday February 20 in observance of President’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday February 21 at 8:00 a.m.
Board Camp RVFD
Board Camp RVFD has a change in date/time for monthly business meeting and training - it will be 6:30pm on February 16.
Acorn Rural Water Meeting
The Acorn Rural Water Association will have ts regular monthly meeting on February 16, 2012 at 6pm. The location for the meeting is the water office located at 121 Polk 114.
Baseball/Softball Registration
Baseball and softball registration has been extended through Saturday, February 18. Completed forms can be dropped of weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at Tapley Park. The last day to turn in forms will be Saturday February 18 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Tapley Park office.
